Nature-rich National Parks for everyone
We are the only independent charity dedicated to securing the future of National Parks in England and Wales. Our independence from government means we can speak out for Protected Landscapes when no-one else can. Our mission is clear: we’re here to unite, inspire and empower everyone to take action and enjoy wilder National Parks.
Rivers at Risk
National Park rivers in England and Wales should be the cleanest and most protected in the country - but many are at risk. If we can’t protect the waters of our National Parks, we can’t claim to be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis. Help us rescue our rivers.
Beautiful and thriving landscapes
We're passionate about National Parks. They're a stunning patchwork of habitats, countryside and communities which capture the diverse beauty of the landscapes in the UK.
"National Parks exist as a place where anyone can go and enjoy the countryside; an essential right we can’t afford to lose."
Timothy, 2022/23 New Perspectives young film maker
Why we campaign
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We run campaigns on a variety of issues facing the Parks, check out our current campaigns and take action with us today.
NEW PERSPECTIVES
Check out the latest from our young storytellers and how to get involved
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5 Ways to help National Parks
Easy ways to take action for National Parks
Youth Voice
We work with young people to connect them with decision makers and champion them as the next generation of National Park campaigners
WE ARE A COLLECTIVE
Campaign for National Parks is an umbrella of more than forty environmental and amenity groups, indirectly representing over four million people with an interest in National Park matters.
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I only learnt what a National Park was last year. Since then, I’ve been to four National Parks so far and plan to get round to them all. For me, a National Park is a glimpse of the wider world and the wonders of Mother Nature. My ambition is to enable others like me to be able to experience going to National Parks.
Kwesia, 2022/23 New Perspectives young film maker
LATEST NEWS
Our Radical Future: A Declaration
Young people have joined with Government, MPs, National Park leaders, charities and businesses in Parliament to come together to sign a joint declaration.
A new chapter for National Parks and Landscapes in Parliament
A brand-new National Parks and Landscapes All-Party Parliamentary Group has been created in Westminster, and we're playing a key role as its secretariat.
Budget week in Westminster: Implications for National Parks
This week has seen a flurry of announcements from Ministers that could have significant consequences for National Parks in England and Wales.
5 facts: what the National Parks duty means for planning
Here are five key facts about what the new duty means for planning decisions which show just how wrong some of the myths being peddled are.
Water is life: South Downs National Park
Siôn McGeever, Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority, explains why water is at the top of the agenda as he calls for a united response to the river crisis.
7 things we learnt from the High Court about National Parks
After the change in law in 2023, what the precedent-setting High Court cases mean for National Parks law.
Protected: Viewpoint 87 | Autumn/Winter 2025
Read Viewpoint 87, filled with news, stories, insights and unheard gems from across the National Parks in England and Wales.
National Parks Rivers at Risk Report
In partnership with the Rivers Trust, our Rivers at Risk Report sets out the latest full assessment of the state of rivers in National Parks of England and Wales.
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